New Jersey senator Vin Gopal introduced a proposal to allow casino games at Monmouth Park and the Meadowlands. The amendment to Bill SCR130 would put the change to voters in a constitutional ballot; if approved, the legislature could set operating rules and allocate state revenue from the casinos.
The proposal could extend casino gaming beyond Atlantic City, subject to voter approval and subsequent legislation.
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VICI Properties announced a 20-year triple-net lease with Highfield Investment Group for the Century Mile and Century Downs racetracks in Alberta, Canada. The lease starts at CAD 10.7 million in annual rent, with yearly increases tied to 1.25% or Canadian CPI, capped at 2.50%, whichever is higher. Completion is expected in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, subject to conditions and regulatory approvals.
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says applicants for a new racetrack must obtain preliminary and final approval from the Registrar. Preliminary approval follows a due diligence review and sets conditions; it does not guarantee final approval, which depends on those conditions being met.
Scott Bright filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in King County Superior Court, alleging the platform violated Washington's online gambling ban. His complaint says he lost $308,781.62 between 17 June and 14 August 2026; Kalshi has sought dismissal and argues its event contracts are regulated under federal law and that counterparties, not the company, received his losses.
Scott Bright has sued Kalshi in Washington, alleging that its prediction market violated the state's online gambling ban. Kalshi has sought to dismiss the case.
Hotelux Amsterdam Airport closed at the end of October after Haarlemmermeer’s mayor ordered it to stop operating without a licence. The North Holland District Court rejected Hotelux Airport B.V.’s request to suspend enforcement on 8 October, but the ruling was a provisional assessment; Play World Casino in the same building remains open.
Hotelux in Hoofddorp reportedly closed at the end of October because it lacked the required operating licence, while the casino in the same building remains open. Play World still lists opening hours for Hoofddorp on its location page.
Texas lawmakers filed resolutions on 9 November proposing constitutional amendments that would let voters decide on casino gaming and in-person sports betting at an election on 2 November 2027. The proposals would permit up to 10 casino licences and cap operator taxes at 15%; a separate Senate resolution would allow the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to offer gaming through a state-tribal compact.